{"title":"A comprehensive meta-analysis of stem cell therapy for liver failure: Assessing treatment efficacy and modality","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101586","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101586","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of stem cell therapy (SCT) for liver failure.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>The study adhered to the recommended guidelines of the PRISMA statement. Eligible studies published prior to May 13, 2023, were comprehensively searched in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and the standard mean differences were calculated for the clinical parameters. The hazard ratios were determined by extracting individual patient data from the Kaplan-Meier curve.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 2,937 articles were retrieved, and eight studies were included in the final analysis. Most of the studies focused on HBV-related liver failure and were randomized controlled trials. All studies utilized mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), with the majority (62.5%) being allogeneic. The analysis revealed that combining stem cell therapy with standard medical treatment or plasma exchange significantly enhanced patient survival and reduced MELD scores. Specifically, allogeneic stem cells showed superior efficacy in improving survival outcomes compared to autologous stem cells. Furthermore, deep vessel injection plus a single injection demonstrated better effectiveness than peripheral vessel injection plus multiple injections in reducing MELD scores.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This comprehensive analysis underscores the potential of MSC therapy in significantly improving survival and clinical outcomes in patients with liver failure, highlighting the superior benefits of allogeneic MSCs and deep vessel plus single injection administration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142255925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A landscape of liver cirrhosis and transplantation in Mexico: Changing leading causes and transplant as response","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101562","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101562","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Liver cirrhosis causes include alcoholism, viral infections (hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)), alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), and metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease (MASLD), among others. Cirrhosis frequency has increased in recent years, with a prevalence of 1395 cases per 100,000 and a mortality rate of 18 per 100,000, which corresponded to 1,472,000 deaths during 2017. In Mexico, liver disease is a public health problem since it was associated to 41,890 deaths in 2022, including liver cirrhosis (>25,000) and ALD (14,927). This represents 114 daily deaths due to these causes, and corresponds to the 4th or 5th place of all causes. The global prevalence of MASLD is estimated to affect 25% of the world's population, while in the pediatric population it could be higher. In Mexican population it is more prevalent since estimations were around 41.3% in 2023. Alcohol consumption, a global health issue due to its high prevalence and associated morbidities, is associated to ALD in 32.9%, with a mortality rate of 23.9%, primarily due to liver-related causes. In Mexico, ALD is present in 23% of all cirrhosis cases, already surpassed by hepatitis B cases in 2009. HCV and HBV frequencies changed due to programs implementing screening detection, vaccines and direct-acting antivirals during the last years. A switch of causes has occurred, increasing MASLD and diminishing viral causes. Efficient performed liver transplantation has grown as a response to increasing cirrhosis cases, including recent authorized centers. These efforts are necessary, whereas preventive strategies should be implemented according to leading causes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the prediction model of liver cancer based on chronic liver disease and the related molecular mechanism.","authors":"Xiaojing Zhang, Xinye Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101572","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101572","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Due to the high heterogeneity of HCC, which leads to poor prognostic outcomes for patients, there is a need to develop a novel predictive model for accurate classification of HCC in order to improve patient survival rates.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The data of the HCV, cirrhosis, and HCC were obtained from TCGA and GEO databases. Multivariable Cox regression analysis and survival analysis was conducted to assess the prognostic relevance of these differentially expressed genes. Single-cell sequencing was used to explore the intercellular interaction patterns and identify relevant signaling pathways. Drug sensitivity analysis was conducted to determine personalized treatment strategies for patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, we conducted integrated analysis of hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma datasets and identified 10 liver disease progression genes associated with prognosis. These genes exhibited significant downregulation in expression as the disease advanced, suggesting their crucial involvement in HCC development. By performing multivariable Cox analysis, we established a prognostic model for liver disease progression to predict the prognosis of HCC patients. The model was validated using ROC analysis, demonstrating good accuracy and stability in prognostic evaluation. Single-cell sequencing analysis revealed that these genes primarily exert their effects through the MIF signaling pathway during HCC progression. Furthermore, we observed that patients in the low-risk group exhibited higher sensitivity to TACE treatment, while patients in the high-risk group showed better response to sorafenib treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In summary, we have elucidated the key genes involved in the progression of liver diseases and established a precise prognostic model for assessing the prognosis of HCC patients. Our study provides novel insights and strategies for the treatment of HCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soft drink consumption and increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Results from the health workers cohort study","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101566","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101566","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common clinical condition and an important public health problem. Some epidemiological studies have suggested that soft drinks (SD) intake is associated with NAFLD. However, the evidence is inconsistent. Our objective was to assess the association between SD consumption and the risk of NAFLD in a Mexican adult population.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A total of 1,759 participants from the Health Workers Cohort Study (HWCS) were included in the analyses. SD intake was measured using a validated food frequency questionnaire. We classified SD consumption as follows: a) less than 1 serving per week, b) 1 to less than 3.5 servings per week, and c) 3.5 or more servings per week. Hepatic steatosis index (HSI) was calculated based on sex, BMI, and blood transaminase levels, and was categorized as NAFLD ≥ 36. To assess the relation between SD and NAFLD, we followed two approaches: fixed effects logistic regression and generalized estimating equations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After adjusting for demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and dietary intake, the odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (95 % CI) for NAFLD were 1.26 (95 % CI: 1.08, 1.48) for 1 to less than 3.5 servings per week and 1.42 (95 % CI: 1.19, 1.69) for ≥3.5 servings/week category in both sexes. When stratifying the analysis by sex, we observed that the association tended to be greater in men than in women.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The results from our prospective study indicate that SD consumption is associated with an increased risk of NAFLD.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EIF3B affects the invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells via the TGFBI/MAPK/ERK pathway","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101564","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101564","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>To study the effect of eukaryotic initiation factor 3B (EIF3B) on the invasion and migration of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its potential mechanism.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>The clinical significance of EIF3B expression was studied with The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Profiling Interaction Analysis datasets. Immunohistochemical staining and western blotting were used to examine EIF3B expression in cell lines and tissues from HCC patients. The scratch assay and transwell assay were used to measure the invasion and metastasis of different HCC cell lines <em>in vitro</em>. The molecular mechanism of EIF3B was determined using RNA-seq and identification of dysregulated signaling pathways. Western blotting was used to verify the alterations of EIF3B signaling functioned in the promotion of HCC progression.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Elevated expression of EIF3B in HCC correlated significantly with aggressive clinicopathologic characteristics, including advanced tumor grade and poor prognosis. Studies with cultured cells indicated that <em>EIF3B</em> knockdown inhibited HCC cell invasion and metastasis by depressing the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). EIF3B also activated the TGFBI/MAPK/ERK signaling pathway by increasing the levels of pMEK and pERK.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our results indicate that <em>EIF3B</em> functions as an oncogene in HCC that accelerates cell invasion, metastasis, and the EMT by stimulation of the TGFBI/MAPK/ERK signaling pathway. EIF3B is a potential target for the treatment of HCC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of sleep patterns and disorders with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and liver fibrosis in contemporary American adults","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101583","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101583","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>The impact of sleep on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in American adults remains unclear. This study aimed to address the relationship of sleep patterns and disorders with MASLD and liver fibrosis comprehensively.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study included adult participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2020. Multivariate adjusted regression analysis were used to examine the association of sleep with MASLD and liver fibrosis. We further addressed these associations using restricted cubic splines, mediation analysis, stratified analysis and multiple sensitivity analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We enrolled 5368 participants. Certain sleep disorders, sleep duration, high sleep debt and specific sleep-wake time were associated with MASLD. Late workday sleep was a shared risk factor for MASLD and liver fibrosis. Short sleep on workdays and free days favored MASLD, whereas average weekly long sleep protected against MASLD. Workday, free day and average weekly optimal sleep duration was 7.5 h, 8 h and 7.78 h, respectively. Mediation analysis suggested that fasting glucose and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol indirectly mediated the relationship between sleep duration and MASLD, whereas stratified analysis showed that sex influenced the relationship, and that the correlation was only observed in women and specific age groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Sleep duration independently affected MASLD but only in women and specific age groups. Moreover, late sleep on workdays was a shared risk factor for MASLD and liver fibrosis. These results suggest targeting sleep behaviors for MASLD prevention and developing age- and sex-specific strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142255926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Toulouse algorithm identifies patients with increased risk of cardiac decompensation only in patients with TIPS for refractory ascites","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101568","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101568","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>TIPS placement is an effective, possibly life-saving, treatment for complications of portal hypertension. The pressure shift induced by the stent can lead to cardiac decompensation (CD). We investigated the incidence of CD, possible variables associated with CD and the validity of the Toulouse algorithm for risk prediction of CD post-TIPS.</div></div><div><h3>Patients and Methods</h3><div>A total of 106 patients receiving TIPS for variceal bleeding (VB, 41.5%) or refractory ascites (RA, 58.5%) with available echocardiography and NT-proBNP results were included and retrospectively reviewed. Development of CD between time of TIPS placement and occurrence of liver transplantation, death or loss-to-follow-up was recorded. Competing risk regression analysis was performed to assess which baseline variables predicted occurrence of CD post-TIPS.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 12 patients (11.3%) developed CD after a median of 11.5 days (IQR 4 to 56.5) post-TIPS. Multivariate regression showed age (HR 1.06, <em>p</em> = 0.019), albumin (HR 1.10, <em>p</em> = 0.009) and NT-proBNP (HR 1.00, <em>p</em> = 0.023) at baseline predicted CD in the RA group. No clear predictors were found in those receiving TIPS for VB. Correspondingly, the Toulouse algorithm successfully identified patients at risk for CD, however only in the RA population (zero risk 0% vs. low risk 12.5% vs. high risk 35.3% with CD; <em>p</em> = 0.003).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>CD is not an infrequent complication post-TIPS occurring in 1/10 patients. The Toulouse algorithm can identify patients at risk of CD, though only in patients receiving TIPS for RA. Allocation to the high-risk category warrants close monitoring but should not preclude TIPS placement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gilberta Bensabath – Centenary of the discoverer of the high prevalence of hepatitis B and Delta in the Amazon – On the path to elimination as a public health problem!","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101575","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142255955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is the liver resilient to the process of ageing?","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101580","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101580","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The liver's unique regenerative capacity, immunotolerant feature, and polyploidy status distinguish it as a metabolic organ unlike any other in the body. Despite aging, the liver generally exhibits fewer pathological abnormalities than other organs (such as the kidney), maintaining its functions near-normal balanced manner. Subtle changes in the liver, including reduced blood flow, detoxification alterations, pseudo-capillarization, and lipofuscin deposition, may occur with chronological age. Research indicates that carefully selected liver grafts from octogenarian donors can perform well post-transplant, emphasizing instances where age doesn't necessarily compromise liver function. Notably, a recent report suggests that the liver is a youthful organ, with hepatocytes averaging an age of only 3 years.</div><div>Despite the liver's impressive regenerative capabilities and cellular reserve, a lingering question persists: how does the liver maintain its youthful characteristic amidst the chronological aging of the entire organism? The various adaptive mechanism possibly include:(a) cellular hypertrophy to maintain physiological capacity even before proliferation initiates, (b) the \"ploidy conveyor\" as a genetic adaptation to endure aging-related stress, (c) sustained telomere length indicative of youthfulness (d) active extracellular matrix remodelling for normal cellular functioning, (e) Mitochondria-Endoplasmic Reticulum based metabolic adaptation and (c) cellular plasticity as fitness mechanisms for healthy aging. However, it is crucial to note that aged livers may have compromised regenerative capacity and chronic liver disease is often associated with declining function due to premature hepatocyte senescence. This review delves into varied cellular adaptations sustaining liver homeostasis with chronological aging and briefly explores the role of accelerated hepatocyte aging as a precursor to chronic liver disease.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Camrelizumab combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization and sorafenib or lenvatinib for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter, retrospective study","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aohep.2024.101578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and Objectives</h3><div>We initiated this study to explore the efficacy of camrelizumab combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus sorafenib or lenvatinib versus TACE plus sorafenib or Lenvatinib for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>From June 2019 to November 2022, 127 advanced HCC patients were retrospectively analyzed in this study. This consisted of 44 patients that received camrelizumab plus TACE plus sorafenib or lenvatinib (triple therapy group) and 83 patients that received TACE plus sorafenib or lenvatinib (double treatment group). The overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), and disease control rate (DCR) were compared between the two patient groups.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Our findings demonstrated that patients received the triple therapy exhibited superior median OS (15.8 vs. 10.3 months, P=0.0011) and median PFS (7.2 vs. 5.2 months, P=0.019) compared to the double treatment group. In addition, the triple therapy group exhibited better 6-month (93.5% vs. 66.3%), 12-month (67.2% vs. 36.3%), and 24-month (17.2% vs. 7.6%) survival rates than the double treatment group. However, the ORR (43.2% vs. 28.9%, P = 0.106) and DCR (93.2% vs. 81.9%, P = 0.084) of the two groups were similar. Subgroup analysis showed that compared with the double treatment group, the triple therapy group had a better mOS for HCC with HBV (15.8 vs. 9.6 months, P = 0.0015) and tumor diameter ≥ 5cm (15.3 vs. 9.6 months, P = 0.00055).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Camrelizumab plus TACE and sorafenib or lenvatinib may be a promising treatment approach for the clinical management of unresectable HCC patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7979,"journal":{"name":"Annals of hepatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}